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Underground Mine Surveyor
- Workplace
- On-site
- Commitment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Posted
Location
Australia
Westgold Resources is seeking a motivated Underground Mine Surveyor to join the team at Great Fingall, a historic underground gold operation in Western Australia. Reporting to the Senior Surveyor, the role supports underground development and production through survey control networks, database and model management, UAV surveying, and statutory survey compliance. The position offers mentoring from experienced Senior and Authorised Mine Surveyors, exposure to a range of survey technologies, and a pathway toward becoming an Authorised Mine Surveyor. It is a permanent full-time opportunity within a leading Australian gold producer, with career progression across multiple underground and open pit operations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain survey control networks to Mines Department standards (surface and underground)
- Develop and manage survey databases and models
- Establish drone survey control networks for surface and underground operations
- Conduct detailed surveys and ensure accurate mine model updates
- Prepare accurate end-of-month reporting and survey calculations
- Monitor design implementation and address deviations appropriately
- Support operational teams with layout and technical guidance
- Support ongoing development of UAV survey capabilities
- Ensure compliance with WHS Act 2020, Mines Regulations 2022, and Company policies
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Surveying or Spatial Science
- Minimum 18 months' experience in a mine survey environment
- Underground mining experience
- Current WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence
Nice to have
- Experience with Leica Total Stations, Trimble GPS, and Geosight CMS
- Exposure to Deswik or equivalent mining software.
- Experience operating UAV technology
- Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)
- Authorised Mine Surveyor (Grade 1 or 2) or ability to obtain
Benefits
- Performance based bonus
- Group salary continuous insurance
- A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount
- A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
- Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
- 5 years' pro rata long service leave
- Salary sacrifice options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.